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Immer (nur) Bioplastik? Cupriavidus necator als Produktionsplattform

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The facultative chemolithoautotrophic bacterium Cupriavidus necator is known for its ability to store large amounts of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). However, its versatile metabolism, non-pathogenicity, genetic accessibility and productivity have promoted research for numerous value added products beyond PHA. With recent developments in meta - bolic engineering, it has the potential as an alternative production strain for various high value products in biotechnology.

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  1. Institut für Molekulare Mikrobiologie und Biotechnologie, Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-48149, Münster, Deutschland

    Jessica Eggers, Stephan Hetzler & Alexander Steinbüchel

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Eggers, J., Hetzler, S. & Steinbüchel, A. Immer (nur) Bioplastik? Cupriavidus necator als Produktionsplattform. Biospektrum 22, 535–537 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12268-016-0721-0

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